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13,281 entries across the years, 2003–2026.
The Five Obstacles to Yoga
The Five Obstacles to Yoga Introduction Every yogi, whether fresh-faced on the mat or seasoned from years of practice, eventually bumps into... something. A wall, a plateau, a discomfort, or an inexplicable resistance. In yoga philosophy, these aren’t random speed bumps — they are known,…
Read the essay →Kathy Griffin: Evolution Through Trials and Triumphs
Dive into the intertwined memoirs of Jennifer Lewis and Kathy Griffin for a captivating exploration of a comedian's evolution. Uncover how Griffin's journey, from a near-fatal low to her empowering embrace of a sober community, reveals the complexities of life behind the laughs. This blog delves into the raw, unfiltered narrative of Griffin's career, challenging the norms of feminism in comedy, and highlighting the satisfying connections found between celebrity stories. Join us in unraveling the tapestry of trials, transformations, and resilience that defines the ever-evolving world of a comedian.
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The Fine Line of Humor: Navigating Wit and Wisdom in Comedy
Punching down gets laughs. It's no shocker: being mean and hurtful can be incredibly funny. There’s almost nothing funnier than a perfectly crafted savage takedown. Ask any queer kid 'round these parts-- they'll tell you that read (is what?!) fundamental. Reading is the perfectly crafted…
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Balancing the Scales: Subjectivity versus Objectivity in Ashtanga Yoga Practitioner Development
IntroductionThere’s a certain push-and-pull that lives at the heart of every serious Ashtanga practice. On one side, there’s the deeply personal, lived experience—the hum of your own breath, the way your body feels in Kapotasana today compared to last Tuesday, the private territory only you…
Read the essay →Three Radical Shifts as You Grow in Yoga
Three Radical Shifts as You Grow in Yoga There’s a moment—somewhere between your second Utkatasana and your fourth sun salutation—when you realize yoga is working on more than just your hamstrings. Sure, you came to class for the promise of better posture or to finally…
Read the essay →Fostering Self-Awareness Through Yoga
Introduction The unique intersection of physical and mental in yoga practice Thesis: Yoga offers a powerful mirror for self-discovery by revealing how physical patterns reflect deeper mental models I. The Body as a Messenger How physical sensations carry deeper information Quote: “The body never lies…
Read the essay →Adapting Poses for Individual Needs
Adapting Poses for Individual Needs You know that moment when you cue “step your right foot forward between your hands,” and someone’s foot ends up somewhere between left field and the front row? That’s not failure — that’s anatomy doing its thing. Welcome to the…
Read the essay →Body Awareness and Alignment in Yoga Teaching
The Art of Saying It So They Actually Feel ItIf you've ever stood in front of a room full of yogis and said something like “engage your core,” only to be met with blank stares or wildly different interpretations (someone holds their breath, another tenses…
Read the essay →The Yamas and Niyamas in Modern Practice
There’s something odd about a Mysore room. No blaring playlists. No teacher on a headset shouting “FIND YOUR INNER FIRE!” Just a bunch of sweaty people breathing like Darth Vader and bending like origami — all in near silence. It looks calm. It’s not. Underneath…
Read the essay →Teamwork Makes the Dream Work: Individual Breakthroughs Impact Collective Energy
There’s something odd about a Mysore room. No blaring playlists. No teacher on a headset shouting “FIND YOUR INNER FIRE!” Just a bunch of sweaty people breathing like Darth Vader and bending like origami — all in near silence. It looks calm. It’s not. Underneath…
Read the essay →Decolonizing Yoga Practice
Honoring Roots, Dismantling BarriersYoga is a practice of liberation — of body, mind, and spirit. But when we look closely at the modern global yoga scene, especially in the West, we find a paradox: a practice rooted in freedom that is often taught, consumed, and…
Read the essay →Balance Between Tradition and Evolution in Yoga
In every Mysore room, behind every counted vinyasa, and underneath every cue to “fold forward,” there’s an unspoken question humming through the breath and bodies: How do we honor the roots of yoga while making it relevant and accessible in today’s world? This isn’t just…
Read the essay →Peer Support as a Living System: Tending the Roots of Practice
In the ecosystem of Ashtanga Yoga, peer support isn’t a side dish. It’s the mycelium under the forest floor — the network of connection, communication, and shared resilience that keeps the whole thing alive. When done with intention, peer support can shift the dynamics of…
Read the essay →Creating Safe Spaces for Practice
“Creating safe spaces isn’t about perfection – it’s about consistent commitment to embodying the respect we claim to value.” Introduction: The Sacred Vulnerability of Practice Every time someone steps on a yoga mat, they bring their entire being with them — heart, body, history, hope.…
Read the essay →Reimagining Ashtanga Community Leadership
Introduction For nearly two decades, I’ve witnessed the profound impact that leadership styles have on yoga communities. As both student and teacher in the Ashtanga tradition, I’ve experienced firsthand how the decisions, behaviors, and communication patterns of those in positions of authority shape not just…
Read the essay →Notes on Physical Assists
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Read the essay →and we go through the the why, why, why process.
So many of our values are in service of other values.
eoens
A high school started
offering hikes instead
of detention. Teachers
are seeing results.
(Leslie Trundy)
@washingtonpost
To fill in the gaps that institutions and
power structures of dominant culture
overlook or deliberately avoid:
• TRUTH when there are lies or silence
* CARE where there is neglect
* RADICAL IMAGINATION where there is
stagnation, dead ends, and repitition of
oppression
• LIBERATION where there is oppression
• CONNECTIVITY where there is isolation
& HOPE where there is despair
* SALVE for wounds
* ACKNOWLEDGEMENT for those who feel unseen
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YUMI SAKUGAWA
@yumisakugawa
If I fail, it's no big deal.
Dolly Parton and Patti LaBelle harmonizing using their acrylic nails in 1987
1987
Mama's little children loves short'nin', short'nin',
1992
and all I had was myself.
@evanrosskatz
Look, I'm walking my dog in my in my pajamas with a face mask on.
logan is a strangely similar vibe
No1 Cares in NYC 😂
We get to do all of our by ourself behavior outside with everybody else.
logan is a strangely similar vibe
No1 Cares in NYC 😂
This isn't even noone this isn't even the strangest thing anyone is goingto
logan is a strangely similar vibe
over this period of time.
this is what maggie was responding to.
depth date but don't anymore and I'm curious as to why they don't teach this is what maggie was responding to.
but I'll try to make this one succinct
But I look back on it with such fondness and as a complete chapter
So also just because social media isn't real
decade like consecutively and with the same population.
Resharing because I havent had many teachers respond
over this period of time.
Resharing because I havent had many teachers respond
depth date but don't anymore and I'm curious as to why they don't teach
YOU ABOUT MY
ONLY KEPT MEDITATION OOPS
Washington.
Washingtonbor slår på kastruller i protest mot Trump
That's me.
Washingtonbor slår på kastruller i protest mot Trump
A mass of people pouring their energy into one effort.
Vi behöver ladda om våra batterier
Det är tufft.
Probably not great for MPD's push to hire officers, since CBP's hiring bonus is $30,000 and ICE's is $50,000. MPD offers $25,000. Border Patrol now advertising for more agents on the side of DC buses. BE AN AGENT OF ACTION GO BEYOND C61 BROOKLAND JOIN THE MISSION
Long time Ashtanga Yoga Teachers who no longer teach, why not? Please share in the comments.
over this period of time.
depth date but don't anymore and I'm curious as to why they don't teach
Photo by: Jason Andrew
for @dagens_nyheter — Sweden’s largest newspaper
Narrated by me, translated by openAi.
drunk says Hall.
For downtown Washington to the suburbs.
That's why this action is so important.
proto-mjh
How to Grade Your Exercises to Suit Your Need
Squatting on one leg will do a lot more for you than squatting on the two legs together
Yielding Isometrics
... this time finishing with an active isometric
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